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Chileans weigh a new constitution
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chilean journalist Francisca Skoknic about the upcoming vote to approve or reject a new constitution for the South American country.
Campaign Finance Law And The Stormy Daniels Scandal
NPR's Scott Simon asks campaign finance consultant Matthew Sanderson about the legal issues facing President Trump in regards to payments made to Stormy Daniels.
The Trump And Rudy Show
by Ron Elving
The Trump administration could be trumpeting good employment news and progress with North Korea but it keeps stepping on its tail as it responds to the president's legal problems.
The Political Landscape For The Senate
by Jessica Taylor
While Democrats are bullish about competing for control of the House, they are on defense in several big Senate races.
Saturday Sports: NBA Semifinals, Kentucky Derby
by Tom Goldman
Boston played Philadelphia and Toronto played Cleveland in last night's NBA semifinals while the Kentucky Derby is Saturday.
Condola Rashad Talks Joan Of Arc On Broadway
Condola Rashad stars in St. Joan on Broadway and tells NPR's Scott Simon that Joan of Arc will always be fascinating as a woman who did what she believed and led thousands of soldiers to victory.
The Dangers Of Journalism In Afghanistan
NPR's Scott Simon asks Afghan journalist Bilal Sarwary about the challenges, often deadly, of reporting in Afghanistan. Several journalists were killed this past week.
#MeToo And The Law
Was Bill Cosby's conviction a victory for the #MeToo Movement? NPR's Scott Simon speaks with lawyer Carrie Goldberg about how the movement has potentially changed the courtroom.
No More Outings For Penn State Outing Club
by Anne Danahy
A risk assessment by Penn State University found that the Outing Club's activities — hiking and backpacking — are too dangerous. The 98-year-old club will be barred from organizing trips.
Alabama Newspaper Reckons With Its Past
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bro Krift of the Montgomery Advertiser about its editorial board's recent apology to its readers for the newspaper's past coverage of lynchings.
Explaining The Possible Changes To Public Housing
People who receive federal housing subsidies might be required to pay more of their rent. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Tracy Jones of Atlanta's Housing Authority for her reaction.